as in offence
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
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as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
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Recent Examples of dart
Kate Nelson, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
One study examining the sleep state’s effects on performance showed that dart players could improve their accuracy by first controlling their dreams about their techniques.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
My eyes darted nervously to the stop names flashing in pixelated yellow letters by the driver’s head.
—Priya Vulchi, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Finally, swing by the Legion on Friday and Saturday nights to live like a local and enjoy some live music, dancing, and a game of pool or darts.
—Kate Nelson, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
One study examining the sleep state’s effects on performance showed that dart players could improve their accuracy by first controlling their dreams about their techniques.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
On the other hand, your pup will dart to your room and wolf these down instantly.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
My eyes darted nervously to the stop names flashing in pixelated yellow letters by the driver’s head.
—Priya Vulchi, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dart
Verb
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Just don’t get too set on a bedtime—the aurora borealis might surprise you by flitting across the sky on a cloudless night.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through swaths of bright, blinding sunshine, punctuated by the flitting shadows of clouds.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The order is so blatant in its attempt to rewrite history that to call it Orwellian would be something of an insult to Big Brother.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Years of insults and escalating tension came to a boiling point during the first press conference when Eubank Jr. slapped Benn in the face with an egg—an act that drew outrage and went viral.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an incredible speed.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just waiting for an opportunity to be ushered indoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s a certain Egyptian sarcasm and dark humor that is all over my family.—
Lulu Garcia-Navarro,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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His sarcasm is well-placed: Whatever is discussed between business leaders and the governor using these phones will be shielded from the public, says a McGeorge School of Law adjunct professor who has worked as a lobbyist in the California Capitol.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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McGrath recalled the one time his friend filmed himself dancing at the airport.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Some people find vampires horrific, while others have trepidation about young Black artists dancing for boardrooms of white record executives.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The fallout between the two legends stems from a broader web of disagreements: 50 Cent feels betrayed by Big Meech’s association with Rick Ross, who has traded public barbs and diss tracks with 50 for years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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On that beautiful day in April 2024, a crew member read the lines as Jack and Geneviève whispered barbs by the phone.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Martinez flicks the ball towards Thuram and behind them, Nicolo Barella is ready to receive the lay-off, with De Jong and Pedri occupied by the long pass.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Nazar took the Hawks’ first try during the shootout against the Montreal Canadiens and flicked the puck into the upper netting.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Conerly and several family members flew from Seattle to the other Washington.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chicago nearly tied it when Edgar Quero flew out to deep right field on a ball Lawrence Butler caught right in front of the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Dart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dart. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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